Therapist - Foster Care

The Villages of Indiana; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a dedicated Therapist for its Intensive Foster Care Program. This role will focus on providing essential services to children and families, developing treatment plans, and ensuring effective communication between families and various agencies. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and relevant licensure, with opportunities for a team-oriented work environment and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Two years experience in foster care or social services preferred.
• Experience in child, adult, and family therapy/counseling.
• Licensure as LSW, LCSW, LMFT, etc. required.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between families and agencies, monitor child/family progress.
• Develop and assess SMART treatment plans for clients.
• Thorough documentation and compliance with service standards.

Skills

Client-centered services

Case management

Therapeutic supervision

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensure through Indiana Behavioral Health Licensing Board

Job description

We are hiring for a new Therapist to be part of a transformative team working with in our Intensive Foster Care Program. This role will provide client-centered and effective services to children and their families to increase permanency and create safe and nurturing environments!

As a therapist in our Intensive Foster Care Program you will:

Acts as a liaison between The Villages' families and referring agencies, the children’s families, schools, community resources and The Villages' administrative staff.

Assess the child and/or family needs, provision of counseling (including Medicaid billing and documentation), case management services using a child/family team approach; monitoring child/family progress.

Provide Therapeutic Supervision for visitation sessions.

Responsible for ensuring the implementation of comprehensive services.

Develop SMART treatment plans that are monitored for completion per service standards.

Home based work required

Thorough documentation as defined by program and service standard

On call, with nights and weekends is required

Position Requirements

Master’s degree in Social work with an emphasis on clinical practice, Clinical or counseling psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Training and experience in child, adult, and family therapy/counseling

Licensure through one of the following Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board:Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW), LMFT, LMFTA, LMHC, or LMCHA

Preferred Experience:

Two years previous experience in either foster care or social services

Previous experience in foster care, social services, behavioral health, or clinical setting

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.